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Does Prolonged Intake Of Zalasta Have Any Adverse Effect On Brain?
Question: I have used these medication for some years and haven't felt any symtoms. Maybe the diagnosis is wrong. But if it is so, what happens with my brain?
Brief Answer:
Your brain is safe because the medicine is working for you
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Zalasta contains olenzapine which is an atypical antipsychotic and used in the treatment of psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia.
2. If you are not having any symptoms then the medicine is working for you and keeping you well. It is likely that the diagnosis is right if you are feeling better and not having any problems.
3. These medicines act slowly on the brain and will not cause any significant brain damage even after long use. Therefore you are safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Your brain is safe because the medicine is working for you
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Zalasta contains olenzapine which is an atypical antipsychotic and used in the treatment of psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia.
2. If you are not having any symptoms then the medicine is working for you and keeping you well. It is likely that the diagnosis is right if you are feeling better and not having any problems.
3. These medicines act slowly on the brain and will not cause any significant brain damage even after long use. Therefore you are safe.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
In which cases this disease appears?
Brief Answer:
It happens due to genetic causes and environmental factors
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Schizophrenia occurs due to probable alteration in the brain function. This can happen due to the condition being transmitted through genes and environmental factors among many other causes. In some patients the exact cause cannot be detected and medicines help to maintain balance of chemicals in the brain and nerves.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
It happens due to genetic causes and environmental factors
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Schizophrenia occurs due to probable alteration in the brain function. This can happen due to the condition being transmitted through genes and environmental factors among many other causes. In some patients the exact cause cannot be detected and medicines help to maintain balance of chemicals in the brain and nerves.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Shoul I do some special exercises in my case? Or eat some special food?
Brief Answer:
Meditation and yoga an help control the condition
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. It is not particularly related to foods and diet. However there is significant control of the condition if you practice meditation and yoga.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Meditation and yoga an help control the condition
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. It is not particularly related to foods and diet. However there is significant control of the condition if you practice meditation and yoga.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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